🚵‍♂️ Fest and Furious: Send It South Festival returns to the Momentary in Bentonville on Friday, Feb 27, and Saturday, Feb 28.

🏡 Home Porch-jects: The NWA Home & Outdoor Expo will take place all weekend at the Rogers Convention Center, happening today, Feb 27, through Sunday, Mar 1.

🛼 Roll Call: Starlight Skatium will host a Homeschool Day Meetup this morning, Friday, Feb 27, at 10a.

🎶 Eureka Notes: Carolina Mendoza will play a live show at the Gravel Bar at Wanderoo Lounge in Eureka Springs tonight, Feb 27, at 7p.

🎸 Grape Expectations: The Tontitown Winery will have another Sip & Sing tonight, Feb 27, starting at 6:30p. The band, Jenna & Tony, will play a live set!

🎨 Brush Hour: Shop at the Paint Party & Vendor Fun, happening at the Centerton City Hall and Court House tonight, Feb 27, from 6:30-9p.

🥕 Veg Out: Head to Bentonville's Indoor Farmers Market on Saturday, Feb 28, from 9a-12p.

🫜 Rooting For You: The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Arkansas Gardening School in Fayetteville will bring hands-on learning and expert advice to local gardeners on Saturday, Feb 28.

🌶️ Fire In the Bowl: Test your chili skills at Natural State Brewing Company’s Chili Cookoff in Rogers on Saturday, Feb 28, from 12-3p.

🍷 I’m Grapeful: The House 1830 team will lead a Wine & Dish Pairing event, happening on Saturday, Feb 28, at 2:30p.

🧑‍🍳 Whisk Takers: The Young Chefs Academy of Rogers will host a Kids Night Out on Saturday, Feb 28, at 5p, where kids will get a night out to cook in the kitchen.

🤼 Ready To Rumble: Razor Pro Wrestling will host RPW: REBIRTH on Saturday, Feb 28, at 6p.

💃 Dance The Night Away: The Moxy in Fayetteville will host a Latin Dance Night on Saturday, Feb 28, from 7-11p, with one hour of dance lessons followed by three hours of social dancing to follow.

📚 Page Turner: Crystal Bridges will host a Family Day to celebrate the end of All Bentonville Reads on Sunday, Mar 1, from 12-4p.

🎤 LA to NWA: The Los Angeles Azules Cumbia Sin Fronteras will play a show on its US tour at Ozark Music Hall on Sunday, Mar 1, at 7p.

Bond, Fayetteville Bond: This bond covers roads, water and sewer upgrades, park improvements, a new aquatic center, and an enhanced animal shelter.

Mayor’s Thoughts: Mayor Molly Rawn sits down on the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast to talk through the bond, emphasizing that public feedback guided its placement on the ballot, ensuring investments meet community needs while keeping the city prepared for rapid growth.

Carheart: Carhartt will bring its workwear to the shopping area, with its own storefront featuring signature apparel and accessories.

Sweet Treats: Dessert fans will have two new reasons to visit. Amorino Gelato Al Naturale will provide its premium, flower-shaped gelato, while Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café plans to serve Paris-inspired crêpes, waffles, and café drinks.

A City Takes Shape: Within the boundaries of today’s College Avenue, Gregg Avenue, Dickson Street, and South Street, the land laid the foundation for the city. All lots, except the Square, were auctioned between 1835 and 1837, generating $6,339 across 169 sales, which funded a courthouse and Clerk’s Office.

Building the Basics By 1836, Fayetteville’s first brick building, a schoolhouse on what’s now School Avenue, had opened. A military road also cut through town, connecting St. Louis to Fort Smith, placing Fayetteville on the map.

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Downtown Bentonville Inc. is seeking a Farmers Market Coordinator.

☀️ Almost Summer: NWACC offers two summer day camps for ages 7–11 and 12–15, blending trail and bike education. Campers build outdoor skills, learn trail safety and etiquette, and gain hands-on bike maintenance experience through active, adventure-filled days. Register HERE.*

🎨 The Butterfly Effect: View the progress made on a new mural at Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville.

✈️ Flying Back In Time: A retro Astro Jet was spotted at XNA this week.

🏀 Springdale Star: Marquesha Davis, Springdale High School’s all-time leading scorer, returned to her hometown this past week to celebrate being selected 11th overall in the WNBA Draft and winning the WNBA Championship.

🏆 Just LIVSN’: Local outfitter, LIVSN Designs, is up for Arkansas Business of the Year.

🐗 March Madness: Bracketology legend, Joe Lunardi, recorded a podcast with local media group, Razorbackology, talking about the Razorbacks, March Madness, and more.

🌹 Will You Accept This Rose? A vending machine for roses, yes, roses, just opened at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers this past week.

🎬 Help Wanted! A movie being filmed in Arkansas is seeking actors from around the area.

🌅 Ponder-osa This: Check out a brand-new events venue that just opened in Fayetteville.

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